NASCAR this Saturday at 3PM is expected to hold a news conference where they are expected to announce a series name change to the Sprint Cup. The deal between NASCAR and NEXTEL allowed for one name change.

Carl Edwards racked up a 25 point fine today for a bad a shock confiscated by NASCAR after the Busch Series race on Saturday. His crew chief Pierre Kuettel picks up a 5 grand fine. He still leads the series now by 784 points.

Max Papis is going to be in the number 1 Phoenix Racing car in the NAPA Auto Parts 200 Busch Series race Aug. 4 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. He is going to replace J.J Yeley in the car.